There are several green alternatives to ridding a pet of fleas. Unfortunately, most green alternative treatments for fleas can be more time consuming than chemical treatments. However, green alternative treatments are also not as hazardous to pets as chemicals can be.
-
Getting Rid of Feas on Pets
-
Bathing the dog and picking off the fleas is essential as a green alternative for getting rid of fleas. Start by bathing the dog in warm soapy water (Dawn dish detergent works well) or apple cider vinegar. Then comb the dog and remove as many fleas as possible.
Dabbing lavender, peppermint or lemon on a pet's fur will help repel fleas.
Ridding the Home of Fleas
-
Wash all bedding where the pet sleeps or naps. Hot water and a hot dryer are the best ways to rid bedding of fleas. Vacuuming the carpet and furniture are simple green alternatives to ridding a home of fleas. Be sure to toss out the vacuum bag so that the fleas do not crawl out of the bag.
Ridding the Yard of Fleas
-
Remove any dead plants, leaves or mulch that may provide a home for fleas. Nematodes, a type of worm, are a great green alternative for ridding a yard of fleas because they eat the flea larva.
Planting lavender, peppermint and lemongrass around the home and in the yard will help keep fleas out of the yard.
Keeping Fleas Out
-
Bathing a pet weekly will get rid of any fleas that the pets have picked up during the week. Also, weekly deep cleaning of the home will keep a flea infestation from happening in the home.
-